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Period: 1950s
"Medea" Chairs by Vittorio Nobili for Frattelli Tagliabue, 1950s, set of 6
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 wood and metal chairs by Vittorio Nobili, model Medea. Seat height: 44 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ernesto Hauner Caviuna Chair, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Caviúna chair designed by Ernesto Hauner for Ernesto Hauner Decorações (E.H.D.) in 1968, a company that opened that same year after selling its shares in Móveis Artesanal...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Italian mid century white metal outdoor chair with armrests, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century white metal outdoor chair with armrests, 1950s. Outdoor chair with white enamelled metal structure, with armrests and micro-per...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Kipp Stewart Athens Klismos Chair
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Klismos "Athens" chair designed by Stewart MacDougall for Glenn Of California.
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American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair with Small Italian Design Back Very Elegant Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chair with small Italian design back very elegant, 1950s.
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Pastel Kitchen Chair from the 50s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pastel kitchen chair from the 50s colors found in many kitchens, which had the courage to use color and new materials. Practically covered the relativel...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Wicker chair by Gianfranco Legler with armrests, 1960s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Conditions: Good Materials: Rattan, Painted metal Epoque: 1960
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Rietveld 'Pyramid' Chairs in Teak w/ Gray Frames for Ahrend the Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of 4, Mid-Century, Wim Rietveld designed ''Pyramid'' chairs. Created by Rietveld (son of Dutch "De Stijl" luminary Gerrit Rietveld) in 1959 for Netherlands based furniture m...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Children's Side Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in White Enamel, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Harry Bertoia, renowned primarily as a sculptor, was approached by Florence Knoll with a simple request: if he discovered an interesting design motif in his artistic process, he shou...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Classic James Mont Tall Back Chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic James Mont tall back chair, ca' 1950's. Lacquered frame with velvet upholstery.
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Chiavari Opéra Chairs in Solid Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of polished brass Chiavari Opéra chairs. First designed by Giuseppe Gaëtan Descalzi produced since the early 19th century in Chiavari, Ligurian Town in Italie. This solid bra...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Chairs, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Classic pair of slipper chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1954. The frames are walnut and the chairs have been recently reupholstered in button tufted soft Yves Klein ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Green chairs by Joseph-André Motte - Produced by Steiner in 1958 - Model 771
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Joseph-André Motte Set of 10 chairs by Joseph-André Motte, produced by Steiner. Model 771. Green mohair velvet and lacquered metal. France 1958. H. 80 cm, W. 51 cm, D. 57 cm.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Dutch Colonial Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful carved arms on this antique Dutch Colonial chair from Indonesia. Circa 1950. Pair available. The price and images reflect one. Full dimensions; 23″ wide x 25″ deep x seat 1...
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Indonesian Dutch Colonial Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Restored Stick Reed Rattan Hanging Swing Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired hanging stick rattan swing chair has an arched top and rounded back, all meticulously refinished to highlight the natural rattan’s warm...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1950s Jindrich Halabala Dining Chairs H-214 for UP Závody, Set of 4
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished and finish by shellac.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Neoclassic Dining Chair with Hand-Painted Woven Wicker Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The French neoclassic dining chair exudes elegance with its hand-painted floral woven wicker back, marrying sophistication and nature-inspired charm. Its sculpted legs add grace and ...
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American Neoclassical Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Set of six solid wood chairs, Gino Levi Montalcini (Attr.), Italy 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of six extraordinary solid wood chairs attributed to the famous Italian architect and designer Gino Levi Montalcini. They are rare, very elegant works, of great geometric rigor, ...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Domus Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus, 1950s
Located in Balen, BE
Early version of the Domus chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara, produced by Keravan Puuteollisuus in the 1950s. The Domus Chair was originally designed in 1946 as part of a series of furnitur...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Birch

Four X Frame Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret & Eulie Chowdhury, Chandigarh India 1959
Located in London, GB
Chair known as ‘Cane seat wood back chair’ in solid teak and braided canework. Solid ‘banner’ type backrest, slanted and slightly curved. Canework seat and ‘X’ type double leg assembly, with the legs connected by a rail at the back. Provenance: University Library in Chandigarh. High Court in Chandigarh (2nd series of furniture in 1960). Ref: Swiss National Museum in Zurich. City Museum in Chandigarh. Similar model in the catalogue ‘Phillips - Design London Day Sale’. Sale on 28/04/2015, lot no 69. Set of six sold for £37 500 / €52 455. Ref: MARG magazine, ‘Chandigarh’, 1961. Photo ref: Similar model in ‘Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India’ by Galerie Patrick Seguin, pages 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 219, 221, 250, 265, 283. Photo ref: Similar model in ‘Catalogue – Amie Siegel’ Ed Prem Krishnamurthy. Printed: die Keure 2014, pages 112, 136, 137. Photo ref: Similar model in ‘Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret l'Aventure Indienne’ by Eric Touchaleaume and Gérald Moreau, page 569 under reference: PJ-SI-51-A Chandigarh a short history: Upon the request of Prime Minister Nehru at the end of the 1940’s, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, his cousin, were entrusted with an extraordinary project : the creation of the capital of Punjab, its urban scheme, its architecture and its furniture. Chandigarh’s furniture...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Monofilo Armchair by Grassi, Conti and Forlani for Emilio Paoli, Italy, 1959
Located in Argelato, BO
Monofilo chairs are very rare handcrafted creations made from the union of nylon and iron, conceived in post-war Florence they amaze for the extraordinary visionary nature of the pro...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic Rare Lounge Chair, Chandigarh, 1956
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This authentic Pierre Jeanneret rare easy chair, known as the PJ-Rare-Chair, epitomizes the beauty of his Chandigarh creations, with only a handful in e...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Vintage Gio Ponti Style Italian Club Chair in Wool and Wood, 1950s
Located in Culver City, CA
This classic 1950s Gio Ponti style Italian Club Chair is reupholstered in buff-colored cashmere, with newly refurbished walnut tapered legs. Wear consistent with age and use. Inquire...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wool

Scoop Chair in Woolen Plaid Fabric, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, USA, c. 1950's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic early "Scoop" chair designed by the influential Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Thayer Coggin, the esteemed manufacturer, has upheld a tradition of ex...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wool

Series 7 Chair Set by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1955
Located in Budapest, HU
The Series 7 chair is a design classic created by Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Made by the furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen, this set of six chairs is a te...
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Danish Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set Of Two Josef Hoffmann Prague 811 Chair 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Josef Hoffmann Chairs Prague 811 Slovenia 1950s
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Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Mid Century Bamboo Italian Peacock Chair 1950s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Gorgeous Italian Mid Century Modern vintage Armchair Wingback Peacock Chair from the 1950s. Beautiful design in very good condition & 100% original condition. Lovely patina with no...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Teak & Leather Chair by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very comfortable guest chair in teak with a black leather seat. Manufactured by Gustav Bertelsen, Copenhagen. Seat shows patina on the leather.
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Danish Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Pair of Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi Midcentury Italian Chiavari Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of typical Chiavari chairs with armrests was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the city of Chiavari in Italy, where they have been produced since then in various models. Mad...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Satin, Beech

1950s Pair Of Original Metal Stacking Fibrocit Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s pair of original metal stacking fibrocit dining chairs 1950s pair of original metal stacking Fibrocit dining chairs. Founded in Belgium in 1920 by Antony Neuckens, Fibrocit started by importing fibrous cement acoustic tiles...
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Belgian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Julio Katinsky - 1959 - Brazil - Rare Sling Armchair Iron Frame Rosewood
Located in Curitiba, PR
The Julio Roberto Katinsky Sling Chair, designed in 1959, is a notable example of Brazilian modern furniture design. Originally created to fulfill a private commission, this chair sh...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

Industrial Workshop Chair, 1950
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czech republic, - made of metal, faux leather and wood, - good original condition, - shows signs of use, - seat height is 47 cm.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Studio Cassina '572 Rocking' Chair in Ebonized Wood and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cassina, lounge chair model 572, darkened wood and red fabric, Italy, 1950s. This rocking chair in ebonized wood is designed and produced by the Italian company Cassina. This chair ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Antique African Palaver Chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique African hand carved chair. Beautiful patina on the single wood back rest, with multiple motifs. This folding chair is made from a single piece of ébéniste wood from west Africa. Also called guard chair, the palaver chair...
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African Primitive Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Mid-century Steel Round Streamline Springer Patio Outdoor Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Steel Mid-century Springer Outdoor grey enamel Lounge Chair Set of Two. Each chair features a round tubular U-shaped base that rocks and forth when pushed...
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American Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Chiavari Chair in Bronze Italy Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, 1950s Chiavari Chair in Bronze Italy patinated bronze sophisticated upholstery in light gray. 36 H x 15 W x 14 D Seat 19.75 H inch...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-07-A Hanging Armchair/ Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see a playful kind of experimentation, different from the average modern design, which is more well-behaved and dogmatic. It’s radical, it’s curious, it pushes boundaries. It...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swedish Mid-Century High Back Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very special lounge arm chair by Swedish furniture designer Bengt Ruda, who designed furniture for Nordiska Kompaniet in the early 1950s. This chair has been fully restored, reuph...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Two Wood Club Chairs In The Style of Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s set of two club chairs in the style of Guglielmo Ulrich. Compact and wrapping shaped with long wood legs.
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Italian Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Carlo Ratti Arm Chairs for Legni Curvati, Italy, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly elegant pair of armchairs designed by Carlo Ratti and manufactured by Industria Legni Curvati, Italy 1950s. These visually appealing armchairs have a very nice and extraordina...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

4x 50s 60s Bar Stools Barstools Attributed to Carl Malmsten Sweden Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 50s 60s bar stools barstools attributed to Carl Malmsten Sweden Design Object: 4x bar stools Manufacturer: Attributed to Carl Malmsten Condition: v...
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Italian Bar Stools, Brass, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Refined pair of midcentury Italian bar stools with structure in wood and brass, coming from an important villa on como lake. The brass ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chimney Chair, Model 1192, Franz Xaver Lutz
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful armchair, model 1192, by Franz Xaver Lutz for WK Möbel from 1958. Solid oak frame with original leather covers in black. Quality Features: accomplished design: perfec...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Zavanella Wood and Black Velvet Chairs
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the luxury of these beautifully restored Zavanella chairs, renowned for their striking angular design and exceptional comfort. Crafted with attention to detail, t...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

French Art Deco Iron & Leather Lounge Chair with Extension
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Avant-garde leather and iron lounge chair with leather tied upholstery, wrought iron frame with pull-out foot rest; wood carved arm rests and bronze tassels at the top back.   
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

George Nakashima 'New' Armchairs in Walnut and Hickory
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, ‘New’ armchairs, American black walnut, hickory, United States, design 1956, production 1961 With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this ‘N...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Luciano Nustrini, PA1 Chair, designed 1957, made by Poltronova
By Poltronova, Luciano Nustrini
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Luciano Nustrini (1928-1999), PA1 Chair, made by Poltronova, Italy 1950s This fabulous little chair is about as 1950s as you can get! Constructed with a curved walnut ply backrest,...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Danish Arne Hovmand Olsen Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 3 Danish Arne Hovmand Olsen dining chairs 1950’s.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Solid Wood and Cane, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This set of eight exquisitely crafted Cane chairs in Amendoim Wood, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1960s, is a gorgeous example of his mastery of technical and const...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Vintage 1950s Industrial Chair – Adjustable German Factory Stool
Located in Hannover, DE
🏭 Vintage 1950s Industrial Chair – German Design 🇩🇪 A true piece of history! This industrial chair from the 1950s is a perfect blend of functionality and timeless design. Totally...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Two Brown Armchairs in the Manner of Marco Zanuso, Ladychairs, Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Armchairs - Italy, 1950s. This piece is identically constructed to the Lady chair, a design by Marco Zanuso, only the base of the chair differs. The arm...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chair, Circa 1950s, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare chair by French architect and Art Deco Modernist designer and icon of luxurious French Modernism, Jacques Adnet, circa 1950s. Upholstered in sumptuous green leather. Brass and l...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Set of Six Walnut Dining Chairs with Orange Fabric in the Style of Parisi, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. Their design is ascribable to Ico Parisi, in particular the shape of the legs. These dining chairs feature a walnut frame and a new orange satin upholstery. The...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Satin, Walnut

Chiavari Chair 1950s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice elegant Chiavari chair. comes with the sort after Caned seat. In a Gold color. all original. very rare with its original guaranty label underneath very good condition.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

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Wicker

Set of Four Mathieu Mategot "Tube" Chairs, 1951
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four "Tube living room" dining chairs by French Hungarian designer Mathieu Mategot (1910 - 2001). Designed in 1951 and produced in France in the early 1950's, the chai...
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Bronze Metal Draped Accent Chair, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1950s bronze metal accent or desk chair featuring an ornate back with floral draped garland motifs and Greek key details. Seat features original black velvet with gold ball fringe...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Petite Mexican Butaque
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Petite Mexican Butaquein the atyle of Clara Porset in original conditions, we offer the restautration service by our team of professionals.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Group of six 1950s Chairs in wood and sage green leatherette
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Group of 6 chairs made of stained beech wood, sprung padding, leatherette upholstery.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Beech

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